Fiscal/Administrative Officer Recruitment # 250213-1308AR-002 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 2/18/2025 11:30:00 AM Salary $78,296* - $101,215/year; *Employees new to state service start at the minimum of the pay range Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 3/11/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + Introduction (https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ejobapscloud%2Ecom%2FCT%2Fsup%2Fbulpreview.asp"e=) THE POSITION The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov) ’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM (https://portal.ct.gov/opm) ) is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Fiscal/Administrative Officer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1308AR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) in their Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division’s (IGPP (https://portal.ct.gov/opm/igpp/igpp-home) ) Assessment, Data Collection and Grants Management Unit. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. + Professional growth and development opportunities. + A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees. HIGHLIGHTS This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways. + LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management + ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT + WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week + SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO + Use your local/state government and financial experience to administer and manage formula and non-formula grant programs that benefit municipalities. + Administer various municipal statutory grant programs. + Collect, analyze, audit, and publish municipal data. + Support state policy development with regard to formula and non-formula grant programs that benefit municipalities. ABOUT US OPM (https://portal.ct.gov/opm) provides information and analysis to help formulate public policy for the state. IGPP (https://portal.ct.gov/opm/igpp/igpp-home) 's Assessment, Data Collection and Grants Management Unit develops and recommends policy to the Governor and provides guidance to municipalities in certain areas of property assessment and taxation; manages municipal statutory formula grant programs; manages property tax relief programs; and collects, analyzes and publishes municipal data including equalized net grand list, mill rates and grand levies along with revaluation date tracking, testing and certification. Learn more about making an impa CT by serving the state of Connecticut by watching the video below: Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to opm.recruitment@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency, facility or institution this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in professional level fiscal and administrative functions. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: + Administer various municipal statutory grant programs, including but not limited to: Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan fund, Tiered Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), Municipal Transition (Motor Vehicle), Supplemental Revenue Sharing Grant, Municipal Grants in Aid, Neglected Cemetery Account, Local Capital Improvement Program (LoCIP) and Small Town Economic Development Program (STEAP). + Collect, analyze, audit, and publish municipal assessment and financial data; + Support state policy development with regard to formula and non-formula grant programs that benefit municipalities including, but not limited to, the following: complete cost analysis and research to develop policies; review and analyze fiscal and program implications of established and proposed policy initiatives; + Maintain communications with municipal officials, the Office of Fiscal Analysis and other stakeholders; + Prepare and submit statutory reports to the General Assembly; + Complete and provide statistical analysis and written reports as requested by municipal and state elected officials; + Respond to public inquires on municipal grants, assessment and tax collection matters; and + Perform related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Knowledge of + principles and practices of public administration with special reference to governmental budget management and governmental accounting; + grants and contracts preparation and administration; + purchasing principles and procedures; + payroll practices and procedures; + Skills + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + Ability to + prepare and analyze financial documents and reports; + interpret and apply statutes, regulations and administrative policies; + utilize EDP systems for financial management. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Six (6) years of experience in a combination of fiscal/administrative functions (e.g., accounting, accounts examining, budget management, grant administration, payroll, purchasing) at least one of which must be an accounting or budgeting function.* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at or above the paraprofessional level, requiring the exercise of some independent judgment in the application of basic principles and procedures in accounting, budgeting, purchasing or related fiscal administration functions. NOTE: Connecticut Careers Trainee experience (target Fiscal/Administrative Officer or closely related class) is at the professional training level and above the paraprofessional level. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (l/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. + A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or accounting may be substituted for one (1) year of the Special Experience. + For state employees two (2) years as a Fiscal/Administrative Assistant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. + For state employees two (2) years as a Purchasing Assistant may be substituted for the General and Special Experience. + Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience and Special Experience. *Descriptions of these fiscal/administrative functions are attached PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience working in municipal or state government; + Experience with state-administered municipal statutory grant programs; + Experience with data collection and formula preparation; + Experience using large and complex data sets to prepare financial analysis, projections, and planning; + Experience examining and evaluating accounting, financial, and operational records; + Experience interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, policies and procedures and verifying that interpretation and application is accurate; and + Experience using Microsoft Excel to create complex spreadsheets with formulas and pivot tables. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online